Il Cervo, Taponecco, Tuscany

An ancient house of pale taupe stones stands in the heart of Taponecco, a Tuscan village of cobbled lanes and gentle arches perched high on a hill in Lunigiana, in north-eastern Tuscany.
It is Il Cervo, an enchanting home where the rustic charm of the Tuscan tradition meets the sleek lines of contemporary style. The vernacular façade hides a place of terracotta tiles and exposed beams, vaulted ceilings and minimalist basins, chestnut doors and clean design. A loft-style living room opens onto a terrace framing the mellow curves of the surrounding countryside. Outside, a flagstone courtyard is a secluded haven for alfresco dining, and some steps lead to another terrace with herb garden.
But Il Cervo is almost a village within the village. Beyond the main house, it comes with two self-contained one-bedroom apartments with separate entrances, a study with vaulted ceiling and some cellars. And a few minutes away from each of the front doors await the meadows, rivers and chestnut woods of the Lunigiana hills.
“Il Cervo is a beautiful property in an ancient and characterful village. Its three units can be let out in summer with an excellent return on investment,” say selling agents L’Architrave. “It is half an hour away from the sea (Golfo dei Poeti) and the ski slopes, an hour from the Pisa and Parma airports, and one hour and fifteen minutes from Genoa airport.”
It is available for sale at €475,000 through L’Architrave. For further information, call + 39 0187 475543 or visit www.larchitrave.net.